Business Development Manager - Reliefwatch (Impact Engine)
Location: US, IL, Chicago
Department: An Impact Engine Company
Salary range: 50000-65000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Business Development

Company profile:
The story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 isn’t really about the fire. It’s about what happened next: A remarkable moment when the most brilliant engineers, architects and inventors came together to build a new city. Their innovations – born of passion and practical ingenuity – shaped not just Chicago, but the modern world. What started 140 years ago continues to this day.Chicago’s brightest digital designers, engineers and entrepreneurs are shaping new technologies, disrupting old business models, and resetting the boundaries of what’s possible. If that sounds like you, join us.Come to a place where you can share ideas, make mistakes, work hard, build your business and, with a little luck, change the world.Welcome to 1871.From photo-editing apps to interactive healthcare programs, 1871 has a member company that fits your interests and expertise! Whether you’re a designer, a marketing expert, or software developer, we have a startup looking for you. Each company is looking for a way to innovate their industry and is looking to do so in creative and original ways. We are looking to match you with one of our amazing member companies based on the information you provide to us and their current needs. If you believe that you have the skills and vision to help digital startups get their start, 1871 is the right place for you!

Job description:
GET TO KNOW RELIEFWATCH - AN IMPACT ENGINE COMPANYImagine needing a medication to a curable disease only to find out when you go to your only local pharmacy that it's all out of stock. The World Health Organization estimates that 40% of all health centers in the developing world are experiencing stockouts RIGHT NOW affecting millions of people everyday. Reliefwatch multi-national NGOs that operate health clinics in developing countries. Since computers and internet are not widely available in these areas, Project SAM allows health center workers to digitize and update inventory records simply via text and automated voice calls. Once digitized, medical distributors can easily and effectively monitor supplies across multiple health clinics and warehouses, estimating when new shipments will be needed to avoid stockouts. Reliefwatch also aggregates data across health clinics and regional branches to provide a holistic overview of an entire organization's key metrics, including total drugs distributed, number of patients served, and disease cases.Position DescriptionReliefwatch Business Development Manager will establish partnerships with healthcare-oriented NGOs and research and evaluate potential verticals where Reliefwatch technology can be expanded and implemented. The Business Development Manager will also work to secure funding for Reliefwatch beyond client acquisition through grants and competitions. Reliefwatch is a Chicago-based startup looking for a Business Development Manager who wants to help make the world a better place for the millions of people who don't have dependable access to lifesaving medications. We don't know all of the answers and the work will be demanding, but you will have a lot of autonomy and be part of a passionate team with a focus on creative problem solving and technological innovation.Responsibilities:• Design and direct sales outreach process to establish new partnerships with multi-national NGOs• Conduct user and product research with existing clients• Complete applications for grants and competitions• Support customers after implementation

Requirements:
Qualifications:• Experience working for a health-oriented NGO operating internationally, preferably in procurement, logistics, or operations management• Experience with sales and client outreach• Familiarity with the demands of early-stage startups• Ability to work independently and responsibly with limited direct oversight• Must possess strong communication skills: written and oral• Bonus: familiarity with one of the following languages above the beginner’s level: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian

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